Textiles in Taiwan
Taiwan textile makers to gain from closer China ties
Thawing relations between Taiwan and China are set to generate closer trade ties between the two former political rivals –…
BANGLADESH: Taiwanese shoe firms invest $100m
Three Taiwanese shoe manufacturers have invested around US$100m in new facilities in Bangladesh’s export processing zones, where they hope to…
UK: M&S exits Taiwan after short trial
Clothing retailer Marks and Spencer has confirmed it will close its three stores in Taiwan - just 14 months into a trial launch…
TAIWAN: Avery Dennison buys DM Label Group
Avery Dennison Corporation has expanded its capacity to produce woven labels with the acquisition of DM Label Group. Headquartered in…
TAIWAN: Textile and clothing exports slip 1% in 2007
Taiwan’s textile and clothing exports fell by 1% in 2007 to US$11.596bn according to figures released by the Ministry of…
VIETNAM: 2000 textile workers strike at Taiwan-owned plant
Another strike has hit the Vietnamese textile industry after 2,000 workers at a Taiwan-owned textile plant in the south of…
Taiwan’s textile makers focus on eco-friendly fibres
Over the past decade Taiwan’s textile industry has become renowned for its functional fibres and fabrics. But now it seems…
TAIWAN: Garment makers eye Chinese importers
Officials from Taiwan are organising fashion shows in China in a bid to attract more import business from the country,…
Taiwan textile trade building brands overseas
Taiwan’s textile and apparel production has been in steady decline for the past five years, with exports falling 3% between…
TAIWAN: Anti-ageing bodysuit gives acupuncture massage
A new bodysuit designed to massage meridian and acupuncture points as the wearer moves is said to impart a range…